Garber Mendel (1903–1941) was born on 3 February 1903 in Riga, into the family of a factory owner; father — Movsha. From 1909, studied at the private humanities gymnasium named after A. Corti. From 1914, in evacuation in Vitebsk; studied at the Alexander Gymnasium, graduating in 1919.

In 1920, returned to Latvia. In 1921, graduated from the I. Landau Gymnasium in Riga. In 1921, began studying law at the University of Latvia, graduating in 1929. Worked as a trainee in the office of sworn advocate E. Kurme. In 1930–31, performed mandatory military service in the Latvian Army, served in the Military Court. From 9 March 1932, assistant to sworn advocate E. Kurme in Riga. From 22 February 1939, sworn advocate in Riga.

During the Soviet occupation, on 2 January 1941 was enrolled in the College of Advocates; from 30 March practised in Jēkabpils. Killed in the Riga Ghetto during the German occupation in 1941.

In 1927, married Yente Shlosberg, born 30 December 1908; daughter Eva, born 1928.

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